Baingoin Tso
Baingoin Tso is a high-altitude salt lake with wide horizons and water that shifts colour with the light, surrounded by classic Changtang grassland. Kiang and Tibetan gazelle are common, but there are no visitor facilities.
Overview
Quick facts about Baingoin Tso
Baingoin Tso is a high-altitude salt lake with wide horizons and water that shifts colour with the light, surrounded by classic Changtang grassland. Kiang and Tibetan gazelle are common, but there are no visitor facilities.
| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 4,530 m (14,862 ft) |
| Visit length | About 2 hours |
| Opening hours | Daylight hours; check seasonal access |
| Good to know | Self-sufficient travel only; there are no shops or fuel. |
How to visit
Practical advice from our Lhasa team.
- Walk slowly. Steep stairs at altitude are harder — come on your second or third day, not the day you arrive.
- Taxi drop-off: Designated parking area at the site entrance
- Bus: Access is by tour vehicle or chartered car
Hotels near Baingoin Tso
Sorted by walking or driving distance when we have it; otherwise hotels we use in the same city.
Best time to visit
Average daily high and low in °C, and monthly rain in mm. Roads to this area can close in winter.
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